For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 424 students in Jersey County, IL (there are , serving 2,608 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Jersey County, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Jersey County, IL is St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School.
50% of private schools in Jersey County, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked Jersey County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School
(Catholic)
412 S State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4823
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4823
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Tuition listed
Childrens Tribe
Montessori School
15416 Us Highway 67
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-0399
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Overview
This County (Jersey County)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
424 Students
251,369 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
27 Teachers
18,876 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
353 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
83%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
54 Students
65,495 Students
% of Others Students
13%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Jersey County, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Jersey County, IL is St. Francis/holy Ghost Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Jersey County?
2 private schools are located in Jersey County.
What percentage of students in Jersey County go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Jersey County are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jersey County?
50% of private schools in Jersey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Recent Articles
Ask Current Parents What Admissions Won't Answer
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
When School Anxiety Is Really a School Fit Problem
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Will My Child Find Their People? Evaluating School Culture
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.